Finding the Third Proportional to 61,620 and 95,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,620 and 95,600 is: 148,318.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,620 : 95,600 = 95,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,620/95,600 = 95,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,620x = 95,600 × 95,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,620x = 9,139,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,139,360,000/61,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,318.08
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